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John Gruden named head coach of the Flint Firebirds
John Gruden (photo by Andrew Knapik/MiHockey) By @MichaelCaples - The Flint Firebirds have a head coach. The OHL franchise announced today that John Gruden will be serving as the team’s head coach...
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Alex Nedeljkovic signs with the Carolina Hurricanes
Photo by Andrew Knapik/MiHockey By @MichaelCaples - The Plymouth Whalers’ season may be over, but their goaltender’s isn’t. The Carolina Hurricanes announced on Friday that they have signed...
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MAG: Mitch Jones talks about his team’s move to Flint
In the latest issue of MiHockeyMag, Plymouth Whalers defenseman Mitch Jones talks about his team’s move to Flint. Check out our Flint Firebirds mag feature by clicking here, or clicking on the image...
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OHL releases 2015-16 schedule; check out the Firebirds and Spirit’s season...
By @MichaelCaples - The Ontario Hockey League has released their 2015-16 season schedule, which gives fans their first look at the inaugural season for the Flint Firebirds. The Firebirds franchise...
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MAG: John Gruden ready to lead Flint Firebirds
In the latest issue of MiHockeyMag, we chat with John Gruden, the man selected to be the first head coach in the Flint Firebirds’ franchise history. View the article in the (phone and tablet friendly)...
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Firebirds announce new name for their home in Flint
By @MichaelCaples - The Flint Firebirds announced today a new name for their future home – the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center. MS Arena & Hockey Corps. and the Flint-based credit union...
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Flint Firebirds, Sarnia Sting to play preseason game in Port Huron
By @MichaelCaples - The Flint Firebirds are settling into their new arena, but during the preseason, they’re taking their show on the road. The OHL franchise will play an exhibition contest with the...
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Catching up with Flint Firebirds goalie Alex Nedeljkovic
Photo by Jen Hefner/MiHockey By Matt Mackinder - As the Flint Firebirds get set to start their maiden voyage in the Ontario Hockey League this fall, leadership will be a major factor to any success...
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Flint Firebirds announce five-year team presenting sponsorship agreement with...
By @MichaelCaples - Today, the Flint Firebirds announced that they will have a significant partnership with Perani’s Hockey World when the puck drops on their inaugural season. IMS Hockey Corporation...
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Firebirds trade Ryan McLeod to Mississauga for eight draft picks
By @MichaelCaples - A lot of attention is on the present for the Firebirds as the OHL club approaches its first season in Flint, but today, the team’s GM made a move for the future. The Firebirds...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Flint Firebirds vs. Saginaw Spirit
The Firebirds played the Saginaw Spirit on Friday, Sept. 4 in the new Flint OHL franchise’s first-ever game. The Spirit won the contest 4-2 in the preseason opener for both squads. (Photos by Benjamin...
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Saginaw Spirit and Flint Firebirds to battle for the I-75 Divide Cup
From SaginawSpirit.com By @MichaelCaples - When the Saginaw Spirit and Flint Firebirds officially begin their new Ontario Hockey League rivalry, there will be some hardware on the line. The two OHL...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Spirit and Firebirds begin new rivalry in OHL season opener
The Saginaw Spirit and the Flint Firebirds began their new in-state OHL rivalry Thursday night at the Dow Event Center, as the two franchises began their 2015-16 season. It was the first-ever OHL...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Firebirds begin new era in Flint with shootout win over Spirit
On Saturday night, the Firebirds began their new era of Ontario Hockey League hockey in Flint with a 3-2 shootout win over the Saginaw Spirit at the Dort Federal Event Center. Stay tuned for more...
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Firebirds goaltender Zack Bowman traded to Sudbury, per his Facebook post
Photo by Michael Caples/MiHockey By @MichaelCaples - Neither team has said anything publicly just yet, but according to a Facebook post, the Flint Firebirds’ crease just got a little less crowded....
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Reports: Firebirds coaching staff fired after Sunday night win, team walks out
By @MichaelCaples - According to multiple reports, the Flint Firebirds fired their coaching staff after their Sunday night home game. Per both ESPN’s John Buccigross and Yahoo Sports’ Sunaya Sapurji,...
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Source: Flint Firebirds’ coaches have been rehired
By @MichaelCaples - A source close to the situation has informed MiHockey that the Firebirds’ coaching staff has been rehired after last night’s breaking news. The team had a 1:30 p.m. meeting to...
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Firebirds release statement from owner Rolf Nilsen
By @MichaelCaples - The Flint Firebirds have released a statement from their owner explaining that the team did indeed fire their coaches last night but hired them back this morning. Per a statement...
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Firebirds’ president, head coach talk about team’s status
By @MichaelCaples – On the team’s radio show – The Flint Firebirds Hockey Coaches Show with Dominic Hennig and John Gruden – Tuesday evening, both Flint Firebirds president Costa Papista and head...
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Firebirds’ captain, coach and GM talk about the state of their OHL program
Photo by Michael Caples/MiHockey By @MichaelCaples – It was business as usual in Flint today, as the Firebirds returned to practice after an eventful last few days. Team general manager Terry...
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